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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,545.92, 26,974.80 and 11,162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,545.92, 26,974.80 and 11,162.24 is: 15,404.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,545.92 : 26,974.80 = 11,162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,545.92/26,974.80 = 11,162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,545.92x = 26,974.80 × 11,162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,545.92x = 301,099,191.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,099,191.55/19,545.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,404.71

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